§ MR. CLAUDE HAYI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether, in considering the claims of the assistant clerks (new class) to improved conditions of service, he will also take into consideration the position of the senior or old class of assistant clerks, many of whom have reached the maximum salary of the class, with the view of granting some improvement in their pay and prospects.
§ MR. HOBHOUSEI fear that it will not be possible to effect any improvement in the position of the assistant clerks of the old class.
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYWhy not?
§ MR. HOBHOUSEIt would require considerable explanation, but these clerks have had very considerable advantages since they have been brought into the Service.